HIA-LI, originally the Hauppauge Industrial Association, is a Long Island business association and the steward of the Long Island Innovation Park at Hauppauge. The park is home to about 1,300 companies and 55,000 employees, with more than $13 billion in economic output, making it the largest business park of its kind in the Northeast.
HIA-LI brings business leaders together through committees on topics like manufacturing and international trade, park infrastructure, technology, sustainability, and healthcare costs. It hosts an annual Business Trade Show and Conference, CEO roundtables, a legislative breakfast, and business awards, and it partners with Citrin Cooperman and Adelphi University on the annual Long Island Economic Survey. It also works with town, county, and state agencies on issues affecting companies in the park.
HIA-LI is a great fit for manufacturers, B2B companies, and professional service firms, especially those located in or near Hauppauge, though membership is open to businesses across Long Island.
Membership requires dues, and the biggest benefits come from active participation in committees and events. Its focus leans toward established companies rather than early-stage startups.
For Long Island businesses that sell to other businesses, HIA-LI’s trade show and committees are some of the region’s best networking opportunities.